The Battle of Britain: An Epic Conflict Revisited by Bergstrom, Christer - 2015

Paperback. Very Good.

Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc, 2015. Hardcover. New. 336 pages. 11.75x8.25x1.00 inches.

Original Hardcover. Publisher: Vaktel förlag | Utg. 2015 | Original Hardcover | 336 p. | This book is brand new. | Language: Engelska --- Information regarding the book: In time for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we now have?thanks to Swedish historian Bergström?perhaps the most thorough, expert examination of the topic ever written. Illustrated throughout with maps and rare photos, plus a color section closely depicting the aircraft, this work lays out the battle as seldom seen before. The battle was a turning in point in military history, and arguably in the fate of the world. By late summer 1940 Nazi Germany had conquered all its opponents on the continent, including the British Army itself, which was forced to scramble back aboard small boats to its shores. With a Non-Aggression Pact with the Soviet Union in hand, Hitler had only one remaining object that season?the British Isles themselves. However, before he could invade, his Luftwaffe needed to wipe the Royal Air Force from… Read More

Published by Casemate, 2015. 1st edition.. Hardback. Very Good. Slightly better than very good condition with no wrapper. A thrilling account of the Battle of Britain, told from the perspective of both sides. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos, a few colour illustrations & photos. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to title page. Corners of boards lightly rubbed, Boards lightly scuffed.